Avoid the use of a ketogenic or “ketosis” diet
(high in fat, low in carbohydrates) while you are taking topiramate. Topiramate may cause blurred vision or impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Is it safe to take Tylenol with topiramate?
No interactions were found
between topiramate and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What should I avoid while taking Topamax?
Avoid the use of a ketogenic or “ketosis” diet
(high in fat, low in carbohydrates) while you are taking topiramate. Topiramate may cause blurred vision or impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Can I take painkillers with topiramate?
Paracetamol (Calpol® or Disprol® amongst others) and
most other over-the-counter medicines
can be safely taken with topiramate. Over the counter medicines are those that can be bought without a prescription. Antibiotics can be taken with topiramate.
Can you drink caffeine with Topamax?
No interactions
were found between acetaminophen / caffeine and Topamax. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
How do you feel on Topamax?
- tingling of the arms and legs (paresthesia)
- not feeling hungry.
- weight loss.
- speech problems.
- fatigue.
- dizziness or sleepiness.
- slow reactions (psychomotor slowing)
- nervousness.
Do you gain weight back after stopping Topamax?
Conclusions: Loss of body weight is a reversible effect, which at 6 months after TPM discontinuation shows a clear trend to return to baseline values.
HOMA-IR is the only predictive factor of weight regain
.
Can I have a glass of wine with Topamax?
Can you take Topamax with alcohol? Unfortunately, Topamax and alcohol do not mix. The manufacturing information for Topamax warns, “
Do not drink alcohol while taking Topamax
. Topamax and alcohol can affect each other, causing side effects such as sleepiness and dizziness.”
What are the side effects of topiramate 25mg?
- Blurred vision.
- burning, prickling, or tingling sensations.
- clumsiness or unsteadiness.
- continuous, uncontrolled back-and-forth or rolling eye movements.
- drowsiness.
- eye redness or pain.
- generalized slowing of mental and physical activity.
- increased eye pressure.
Can I take Advil with topiramate?
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions
were found between Advil and topiramate. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Does Topamax make you pee a lot?
Can topiramate (Topamax) make me urinate more often?
The medication itself won’t make you urinate more often
. However, it’s recommended to drink plenty of liquids when taking topiramate (Topamax) to prevent kidney stones. Drinking more water may cause you to urinate more often.
What does Topamax do to your brain?
Topiramate works
by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity
. For epilepsy – brain cells normally “talk” to each other using electrical signals and chemicals. Seizures can happen when the brain cells are not working properly or working faster than normal.
Does topiramate help you sleep?
Benefits of topiramate treatment have been maintained for a mean period of 8.5 months. Conclusions: Topiramate may be of benefit for patients with NES or SRED in reducing nocturnal eating,
improving nocturnal sleep
, and producing weight loss.
Can you lose weight on 25 mg of Topamax?
Topamax for weight loss
Topamax isn’t approved for weight loss
. However, the drug may reduce your appetite, which may lead you to lose weight. In clinical studies, weight loss occurred in 6% to 17% of people who took Topamax.
Should I take Topamax at night or in the morning?
Adults and children 10 years of age and older usually start taking Topamax
twice a day, in the morning and in the evening
. You start with a low dose of Topamax and slowly increase to the amount needed to control your seizures. In children 2 to 9 years of age, treatment may begin with one dose given in at night.
How much weight will you lose on Topamax?
The starting dose of Topamax for weight loss is a
low dose of 25 mg per day
, but this dosage strength can be increased on a case-by-case basis based on each individual’s medical history and how much weight they have to lose.
